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By Ken Hawkins, but enhanced by others
Updated Jun 20, 2011 at 7:33 am; First filed Jun 17, 2011 at 1:53 amVetoes and signatures: It's the legislative countdown in South Carolina
Update June 20: A week has passed in the Legislature's special extended session to wrap up work — some things are done (or moving along), and some haven't budged much (Haley v Legislature drama, we're looking at you).
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We've talked about some of the latest changes already, but for a solid rundown on what's happening I'll point you over to The Post and Courier's roundup.
Also, don't forget that the anti-Ridgeland traffic camera bill is now law.
First reporting June 17: The 119th South Carolina General Assembly session has run from January 11 and is in its final days passing a budget, drawing lines, and sparring with the governor on vetoes.
Passed and signed are tort reform to limit damages in lawsuits, a discount on taxes for second homes and commercial properties, and reduced unemployment benefits.
Rebuffed by Gov. Nikki Haley's veto pin are school district borrowing, I-95 corridor economic development plan, and care for ailing seniors.
I'll shoot you on over to The State for a solid rundown on what's up; read it here.
For more background on these debates (and for more info on what's already passed), check out our politics page.
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